Powertrain Validation Engineer — Remote & HIL Testing

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Controls Validation Engineer for the Qualification Testing: Hybrid & PMBD ICE (QTHP) team within the Vehicle & Propulsion Controls department in Michigan. You will develop and execute DVPs, evaluate requirements, and select testing environments to validate propulsion software on HIL rigs or vehicles.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in HIL validation, CAN-based diagnostics, and collaborative, cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience with HIL and vehicle software validation testing is preferred.
• Proficient with CAN-based networking and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for propulsion system requirements testing.
• Critically evaluate requirements, design DVPs, and conduct testing.
• Determine the appropriate testing environment for each test case (e.g., HIL or vehicle).
• Support OBD diagnostic validation testing.
• Perform issue pre-analysis to identify potential root causes and solutions.
• Identify critical and edge-case maneuvers to expose potential failures.
• Conduct testing on propulsion system architectures using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and vehicles.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

HIL platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

INCA

CAPL

Job description

Stellantis is seeking a Controls Validation Engineer for the Qualification Testing: Hybrid & PMBD ICE (QTHP) team within the Vehicle & Propulsion Controls department in Michigan. You will develop and execute DVPs, evaluate requirements, and select testing environments to validate propulsion software on HIL rigs or vehicles.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in HIL validation, CAN-based diagnostics, and collaborative, cross-functional teamwork.